Great Expecations: The First Stage

The last sentence in chapter 9 reads:

Pause you who read this, and think for a moment of the long chain of iron or gold, of thorns or flowers, that would never have bound you, but for the formation of the first link on one memorable day.

Respond to this quote.

• What is Pip referring to? 
• How has this day altered him?
• How has Pip's character developed on this "memorable day?"
• Think of a memorable day in your life that began your "chain." How can the formation of your character or the person you are now be traced back to one life-altering day?

Write two paragraphs.  The first paragraph should discuss Pip's experience and the second paragraph should describe your own personal experiences.

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